MY daily reflection and prayer:
Thursday, October 8, 2015
Twenty-seventh Week in Ordinary Time
Dear my friends,
Here is the Gospel for us today according to Luke 11:5-13
And he said to them, “Which of you who has a friend will go to him at midnight and say to him, `Friend, lend me three loaves; for a friend of mine has arrived on a journey, and I have nothing to set before him’; and he will answer from within, `Do not bother me; the door is now shut, and my children are with me in bed; I cannot get up and give you anything’? I tell you, though he will not get up and give him anything because he is his friend, yet because of his importunity he will rise and give him whatever he needs. And I tell you, Ask, and it will be given you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. For every one who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened. What father among you, if his son asks for a fish, will instead of a fish give him a serpent; or if he asks for an egg, will give him a scorpion? If you then, who are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will the heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!”
This is the Gospel of the Lord.
Praise to you Lord Jesus Christ.
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THE Gospel today tells us about Jesus Christ who teaches us on the rule of hospitality. With the illustration of a late-night traveler Jesus wants to teach us an important lesson about the rule of hospitality. One of the expression of the hospitality is serving a meal.
In the time of Jesus, whether the guest is hungry or not, a meal must be served; and bread is essential for a meal. Asking for bread from one’s neighbor is both a common occurrence and an expected favor. To refuse to give bread will bring shame because it is a sign of in-hospitality.
St. Augustine reminds us that God does not sleep. He awakens us from sleep that we may ask. He gives much more graciously. He is ever ready to give us not only what we need, but more than we can expect.
In the Perpetual Adoration of the Eucharist while worshipping Jesus Christ, we approach our heavenly Father with confidence in his mercy and kindness. He gives freely of his Holy Spirit that we may share in his life and joy.
Let’s pray: Lord Jesus Christ, you are merciful, gracious and kind. May we never doubt your love nor hesitate to seek you with confidence now and forever. Amen.
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